Jabra PRO 9450 wireless headset for the office announced

You won't really go wrong when it comes to Jabra as a brand for wireless communications, as the company has been in this market for a long, long time already. To update their award-winning portfolio of PRO Series wireless headset solutions, Jabra decided to unveil the Jabra PRO 9450 that you see on the right. Targeting businesses who have the vision of Unified Communications, this new model will make it a snap to handle calls from multiple hard and soft phones. Specially optimized for Microsoft Lync 2010, the Jabra PRO 9450 is all set to debut at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Los Angeles next week.

Ubergizmo, Jabra PRO 9450 wireless headset for the office announced

Apple patent reveals new way to share content between iOS devices

In yet another patent filed by Apple, this one reveals the company's plans to introduce a new form of content sharing between iOS devices. What so new about content sharing, you ask. Well, how about if you could share content between iOS devices by "pouring" or flicking files between each device. If that caught your attention, that's pretty much what Apple has in mind with their patent.

Ubergizmo, Apple patent reveals new way to share content between iOS devices

Poor 3-D TV Sales? Panasonic Blames Hollywood

Despite a plethora of 3-D films and television options, consumers aren't buying many 3-D TVs. Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com. Despite Hollywood's continued onslaught of 3-D films hitting the big screen, not many people are buying 3-D TVs.
Whose fault is that? Panasonic's marketing director Andrew Denham blames Hollywood for making such bad 3-D movies.

"Hollywood damaged 3-D by rushing so many badly converted films out in Avatar's wake", Denham said at the recent Intellect Consumer Electronics 2011 show. "What we need now is the next level, the next Avatar.

Gadget Lab, Poor 3-D TV Sales? Panasonic Blames Hollywood

Samsung Freeform III QWERTY Phone

MetroPCS has recently unveiled the Samsung Freeform III QWERTY phone. The bar-style messaging phone features a full QWERTY keyboard, a 2.4-inch display, a 1.3-megapixel camera, an MP3 player and a bevy of messaging applications. The Freeform III also supports stereo Bluetooth, 3G, and a microSD card slot (up to 32GB). The Samsung Freeform III retails for $49.99 after rebates.

TechFresh, Samsung Freeform III QWERTY Phone

Google Docs videos get new features

From this week onwards, those who have always loved the ability to play videos within Google Docs will be pleased to know that more can be done with the existing infrastructure – that is, inserting your favorite videos into Google Sites. To put it in a nutshell, you can embed them just about anywhere on the web, while offering captions for your viewers to boot. How do you do that. When you are still on your Google site, head on to the Insert menu and select Video > Google Docs Video.

Ubergizmo, Google Docs videos get new features

Unlocked Xperia Arc now available in the US

Hey US consumers, if you've been waiting for a new GSM Android device from Sony Ericsson, your wait is over. An unlocked Xperia Arc just hit Sony's online store. This is coming before any US carriers could get their hands on it, which may happen eventually.

Akihabara News, Unlocked Xperia Arc now available in the US

Toshiba Thrive now available at Newegg, $429.99 for the 8 GB model, $479.99 for 16 GB

The Toshiba Thrive is the company's first foray into the Android tablet space. The Thrive became finally official in June after many months of leaks, for most of which it didn't even have a name. You've been able to pre-order one for quite a while, and a release was expected around the middle of this month. Yet the Thrive is already being sold by some stores, as we reported a few days ago.
And now it seems that you're able to get a Toshiba Thrive not only in brick-and-mortar stores, but online too. Well known retailer Newegg has put two versions of Toshiba's tablet up for grabs on its website.

Unwired View, Toshiba Thrive now available at Newegg, $429.99 for the 8 GB model, $479.99 for 16 GB

Motorola Xoom comes with free keyboard and mouse all this month in the UK

If you're in the UK and are planning to buy a tablet (and won't get the iPad), this might interest you. Motorola's UK arm is holding a promotion all through July. What's in it for you. A free wireless (we assume that means Bluetooth) keyboard and mouse. What do you have to do? Buy a Motorola Xoom Android-powered tablet, of course.

However, you can buy any Xoom version, be that 3G-enabled or plain Wi-Fi, from anywhere. You don't have to buy from one specific place, which is a good thing. After you've bought your Xoom, use its browser to navigate to this page, where you'll register your purchase.

Unwired View, Motorola Xoom comes with free keyboard and mouse all this month in the UK

Gem Hsin Topaz USB desk lamps are elegant

Looking for a desk lamp to place next to your computer but you're out of power sockets to plug it in. Thanks to the inventor of the USB port, that's not going to be a problem. These versatile ports can be used to plug in peripheral devices to your computer as well as accessories such as thumb drives or even phone chargers to keep your phones charged. And yes, USB ports can even be used to power up desk lamps.
Gem Hsin has just announced a new series of LED lamps called TOPAZ at the recent Computex Taipei 2011 exhibition.

Ubergizmo, Gem Hsin Topaz USB desk lamps are elegant

Cut n Paste on your iPad like a cowboy with Bing's Lasso for iPad app

How's hog-tying search terms sound as an alternative to plain old cut and paste. Well, according to Microsoft, it sounds mighty fine. The software giant just announced Lasso, a new touch-friendly search tool for the Bing iPad app that allows you to rope in your internet queries by circling a word or phrase. Once you've drawn the circle, Bing automatically generates a search using the selected words.

2DayBlog.com, Cut n Paste on your iPad like a cowboy with Bing's Lasso for iPad app

Crayola iMarker, a Kid-Friendly iPad Stylus

The Crayola iMarker looks just like a real marker, minus the healthy solvent smell. Kids love the iPad. They love to jab their sticky little fingers at its screen, they love to drool over its elegant glass and aluminum curves and they love to drop it onto floors, hard tiles and soft carpet alike. Clearly, they should be kept away from my iPad.

But if you have kids, and you're willing to let them use your $500+ tablet for such dubious reasons as “education” and “development,” then you might like to spend yet more money on the Crayola iMarker (made by Griffin).

Gadget Lab, Crayola iMarker, a Kid-Friendly iPad Stylus

Griffin Crayola ColorStudio HD turns your iPad into a digital canvas for kids

Ever wanted to introduce your kids to the world of drawing and coloring but didn't want them to make a mess all over the house. Well according to Crayola and Griffin Technology, the answer to such a problem lies with the iPad. The two companies have teamed up to introduce a new take on using the tablet as a digital canvas with the Crayola ColorStudio HD app for iPad. Backed by the Crayola brand and technology from Griffin, this iPad app combined with a special marker pen stylus called the iMarker, it introduces a new digital art experience to children with access to an iPad.

Ubergizmo, Griffin Crayola ColorStudio HD turns your iPad into a digital canvas for kids

Zune HD firmware update released

Wait a minute here, let me check my calendar. Are we in 2011. Yes we are, so why the heck is there a firmware update released for the Zune HD from Microsoft. All right, all five of you Zune HD owners out there, chillax. I'm just kidding – the Zune HD is more than a decent portable media player, but somehow it never really picked up its mojo in the fight against the iPod from Apple.

Ubergizmo, Zune HD firmware update released

Facebook launches Group Chat, New Design and Video Calling

At the Facebook HQ today, Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch of some exciting new features to the world's most popular social network, Facebook. After spending the past six months working on most of these features, it looks like the summer holidays for Facebook users are going to get a lot better with the unveiling of Group Chat, an improved design for the chat buddy list, and video calling. Group Chat.
You might be thinking: but Facebook Groups already has this function, what's so new about it? Well, with the new Facebook Group Chat function, users no longer have to start a new Group in order to initiate a Group Chat.


Ubergizmo, Facebook launches Group Chat, New Design and Video Calling

Why a Sprint iPhone Is on the Way — Analyst Explains

The iPhone 4 is currently only available through AT&T and Verizon. Sprint may be next in line to join Apple's iPhone ranks.

Gadget Lab, Why a Sprint iPhone Is on the Way â€" Analyst Explains

Stabilize your videos with vReveal

Unless you use a tripod or have super steady hands or are fortunate enough to have access to professional filming equipment, chances are your home made movies tend to be a bit on the shaky side, and we can't blame you. After all you were probably thinking of capturing the moment, rather than worrying about image stability, right. However if the shakiness of your videos is starting to concern you and you're not looking to create the Cloverfield sequel, how about using military grade software vReveal to stabilize your videos.
It supposedly uses the same technology found in UAV drones that the US military uses for surveillance.

Ubergizmo, Stabilize your videos with vReveal

Lenovo ThinkPad X121e is an ultraportable business notebook

Lenovo has just announced the release of a new ultraportable notebook computer - the ThinkPad X121e. Designed for business people on the go or students looking for a lightweight computer to bring to classes. The notebook features mid-range specs which should be enough for most applications on the go, including the occasional casual game or two but not heavy graphic rendering or hardcore gaming. The entry level ThinkPad X121e features an AMD C-50 APU, 1GB of RAM, a 240GB hard disk, while it can be upgraded to the AMED E-350 APU with 4GB of RAM and a larger battery.

Ubergizmo, Lenovo ThinkPad X121e is an ultraportable business notebook

Today's Mobile News in Brief (July 4, 2011)

As reported here on Cell Phones Etc. and across the Web, here's your daily brief on what happened in the world of mobile phones this Monday, July 4th 2011. Cellphones Are Dangerous / Not Dangerous: Cancer Experts Say ‘What, Me Worry?'. If you haven't already gotten whiplash from the ongoing cellphone-cancer debate, a freshly released scientific review might just do the trick.

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trendygadgets, Today's Mobile News in Brief (July 4, 2011)

V-MODA Unveils ”True Blood” V-80 Headphones

V-MODA, manufacturer of high quality audio equipment has unveiled its latest addition to its award-winning line of headphones. Developed with a partnership with HBO, the new V-80 on-ear headphones feature a unique new True Blood style for all vamp lovers to enjoy. If you're a fan of the award winning show, and a fan of high quality sound, the V-80 is the perfect fit for your ears. Despite its rugged durability built to pass the MIL-STD-810G military standard guidelines, these headphones are also lightweight and comfortable. In addition to offering life-like 3D sound and ultimate durability, the V-80 headphones are a stylistic delight.

2DayBlog.com, V-MODA Unveils ”True Blood” V-80 Headphones

Greenpeace debuts The Force: Episode II, lawyers anxious to axe it for money

In film, if you're going to parody a famous series, you've got to pay the piper. That's doubly true when it comes to the fiercely defended Star Wars lineage. Judging by the fact that Lucasfilm has registered a copyright complaint against Greenpeace for the company's take on the Volkswagen “Little Vader” ad, we'd say old George Lucas was none too happy to see light saber-wielding youngins protesting VW's stance on European emissions. Regardless, Episode II of the Greenpeace saga has made its way to the interwebs for us all to enjoy.

2DayBlog.com, Greenpeace debuts The Force: Episode II, lawyers anxious to axe it for money

Jailbreakme 3.0: Unlock Your iPad 2 From the Browser

Jailbreak you iPad 2 right there in Mobile Safari. If you dare. If you trust a website that uses an unpatched security exploit to enable root access on your iOS device, then you might want to go ahead and visit Jailbreakme.com (v3.0), a site that offers a fast jailbreak which doesn't require a computer to do the work. The hack will work with the iPhone 3GS and better, the iPod Touch 3G and up, and both iPads. Yes, you can finally jailbreak your iPad 2.

The jailbreak works via a vulnerability in the iOS PDF display code.

Gadget Lab

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tehnologies2day, Jailbreakme 3.0: Unlock Your iPad 2 From the Browser

Microsoft being sued by Impulse over Kinect

Impulse Technology, a distributor of wire and cable products, is suing Microsoft over key technologies used by its Kinect motion sensor. Good thing it happened after we had our time with the Kinect open-source driver hack. Impulse claims that Microsoft violated a whopping six patents 6,308,565, 6,430,997, 6,749,432, 6,765,726, 6,876,496, 7,359,121 and 7,791,808, which were granted between 2001 and 2010. No wonder it took so long to fire up the letters to the court.

In fact, the patents describe a system that is very similar to that of Kinect, though the patents do not provide much detail about the actual technology such as the sensors.

2DayBlog.com, Microsoft being sued by Impulse over Kinect

Scientists know what you want to do by scanning your brain

The bright minds over at the University of Western Ontario have their third eye set on a certain precognitive prize. Avoiding the messier open-skull, electrode-imbedding alternative, researchers at the Centre for Brain and Mind employed functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to successfully predict the action of participants' hands before they'd moved a muscle. After a year of brain-scanning trials, scientists learned to accurately foretell which signals were linked to one of three set actions: grabbing the top of an object, its bottom, or simply reaching out to touch it.

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Samsung Galaxy S II gets dedicated Angry Birds level

iPhone users tend to gloat that they get all the good games first, before it arrives on other platforms such as Android and Windows Phone 7. One of the prime examples would be Angry Birds, but on the other hand, Angry Birds is a free download on Android, so I guess that is some sort of compensation. Today, the tables have turned – Android owners, specifically those who rock to the Samsung Galaxy S II, will be able to enjoy a dedicated level in Angry Birds. This level will be a Golden Egg level, where it can be attained in the latest Angry Birds Seasons edition of Summer Pignic.



Ubergizmo, Samsung Galaxy S II gets dedicated Angry Birds level

Moosh watches encourages kids to play outdoors

Most kids spend choose to spend time in front of their computers nowadays, connecting with their friends through their computers (i.e. in video games or social networks) instead of meeting up in person at a playground or a park - like in the good old days. Because of that, a designer has come up with an idea to get kids out of the house – with the Moosh watch. The Moosh watch is made up of a wristband with an interactive timepiece. Kids use their time pieces to identify themselves, and to communicate with their friends or new people they meet.

Ubergizmo, Moosh watches encourages kids to play outdoors

Unhappy Developer Pulls Popular Game from Amazon Appstore

The Amazon Appstore is a disaster. So says Bithack CEO Emil Romanus, explaining why he has decided to pull his game Apparatus from the third party apps market. Don’t be mistaken, the game was doing just fine for itself — Appartus reached the number three spot in Amazon’s rankings — but the Swedish development house’s distaste with Amazon’s way of running things has them shifting their focus to the Android Market. Romanus details his complaints in a news post found on the Bithack site, taking issue with slow app review times and a lack of channels for easy communication between the developer and customers.

Android Phone, Unhappy Developer Pulls Popular Game from Amazon Appstore

Training bike powered by Google Maps

Who would have thought that Google Maps might actually be used on a stationary device – yes sir, we are talking about your regular exercise bicycle that sits at home, gathering dust long after you have made your New Year resolutions to lose weight. Retailing for $1,299 a pop, this unique device is powered by Google Maps, and also carries the boast of being the official trainer of Le Tour de France.

Ubergizmo, Training bike powered by Google Maps

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 to hit the UK on 15 September

Still waiting for the BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900. Well, at least we've got a more specific launch date now. According to Amazon UK, the BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 is coming on 15 September. There's a white version listed too, but it will come a month later, around the 15th October.
Isn't this good news? We are sure many of you are thinking about getting a Nokia E6 just because they are tired of waiting for the release of the Bold Touch 9900. And we don't blame you.

Thanks to Amazon UK we now have the first information about the Bold Touch 9900 release date - the 15 September.


GSM Arena, BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 to hit the UK on 15 September

Glasses convert 3D movies into regular 2D

3D movies are all the hype these days, in fact just about every major release will come with a 3D option and to be honest, not every movie needs 3D. I could understand James Camerson's Avatar's need for 3D as it really brought out the beautiful scenery, but for certain other movies it would have been just as good/bad without 3D. There are some folks out there who avoid 3D movies, not only because they're more expensive but because it can sometimes induce headaches, and even nausea, but that is the price they have to pay if they want to go see the latest movie with a bunch of 3D-happy friends.

Ubergizmo, Glasses convert 3D movies into regular 2D

South Korea plans to convert all textbooks to digital, swap backpacks for tablets by 2015

Well, that oversized Kindle didn't become the textbook killer Amazon hoped it would be, but at least one country is moving forward with plans to lighten the load on its future generation of Samsung execs. South Korea announced this week that it plans to spend over $2 billion developing digital textbooks, replacing paper in all of its schools by 2015. Students would access paper-free learning materials from a cloud-based system, supplementing traditional content with multimedia on school-supplied tablets.

2DayBlog.com, South Korea plans to convert all textbooks to digital, swap backpacks for tablets by 2015

Amazon UK To Launch BlackBerry Bold 9900 (Black) On September 15th

Amazon UK is set to launch the all new BlackBerry Bold 9900 (Black) via its online store starting on September 15th. The handset will retail for 549.99 GBP (about $880). Meanwhile, the white version of the BlackBerry Bold 9900 will be released by Amazon UK on October 15th for the same price.

TechFresh, Amazon UK To Launch BlackBerry Bold 9900 (Black) On September 15th

Powershovel's CLAP Digital Camera Is Tiny

Looking to do some espionage. Or perhaps you want a camera that can fit into your pocket without creating unnecessary bulge, or perhaps you're just looking for a novelty item. Either way, Powershovel's CLAP digital camera could be what you're looking for. . Measuring in at 1.4-inches x 2.8-inches x 0.59-inches, it weighs only 24g and it has a very minimalist look, very means it could pass off as being rather discreet. The CLAP camera is reported to feature a 2MP F2.8 (3.2mm) lens and can shoot images at 1280 x 1024 resolution (which is usually more than enough for regular use) while saving them as JPEG files.

Ubergizmo, Powershovel's CLAP Digital Camera Is Tiny

Option Unveils VIU2, A Plug And Play 3G Security Camera

Belgium based 3G modem vendor, Option, has announced today their plans for a new plug and play 3G security camera, which they have dubbed the VIU2. They claim the camera is easy to set up and can be used in any environment – all the user would have to do is select their desired location for the camera, plug in the power cable and they're good to go. The camera is reportedly activated and managed through a personalized VIU2 webpage. The camera is said to work pretty much like a regular security camera, detecting the presence of a possible intruder through the use of motion and sound detectors.

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dailygadgets, Option Unveils VIU2, A Plug And Play 3G Security Camera

YouTube uploader catches Michael Bay reusing scenes from The Island for Transformers 3

The attached video explains it all, so we'll keep this simple. It seems Michael Bay directly cribbed scenes from his 2005 movie, The Island, for 2011′s Transformers: Dark of the Moon, which is gobbling up people's disposable income this weekend, which sucks terribly to me. The 3D is totally not worth it. Anyway, extreme credit goes to the YouTube user who recognized Bay's clever use of CGI and called him out on it. This also proves that at least one human being actually saw The Island.

2DayBlog.com, YouTube uploader catches Michael Bay reusing scenes from The Island for Transformers 3

Apple posts Final Cut Pro X FAQ following backlash, promises multicamera support and other updates

Though Apple took to the pages of The New York Times last week to respond to a chorus of criticism about Final Cut Pro X, it's clear the company is going to have to go a little further in assuaging videographers who were alarmed to learn that the built-from-the-ground-up software omits certain key features found in Final Cut Pro 7. The outfit has posted an FAQ page on its site, which answers oft-repeated questions, yes, but also reassures users that some — but not all — of these features are on the way.

2DayBlog.com, Apple posts Final Cut Pro X FAQ following backlash, promises multicamera support and other updates

Planar d82L LCD Display with AccessChoice

Designed for corporate environments, small-scale control rooms and public venues for digital signage, the Planar d82L LCD display with AccessChoice™ design is the first 82-inch display to offer rack-mountable electronics, along with a broad selection of inputs, landscape or portrait orientation and superior visual performance.

Trendy Gadget, Planar d82L LCD Display with AccessChoice